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In 1995-up Volkswagen Golf and Jetta vehicles, Volkswagen uses a non-standard antenna jack that won't work with your new replacement radio. This simple in-line adapter has a standard male Motorola antenna plug, and a female Volkswagen/Audi jack on the other. Just connect your VW antenna cable to the adapter, plug it into your new stereo, and you're good to go. Installation note: A blue wire is attached to the antenna adapter. When installing the adapter, the blue wire should be connected to the antenna turn-on lead of your new car stereo. Please check the stereo's manual for more information. Warranty: 60 days.

Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter Reviews

Disappointed

Was sent this antenatal for my 06 a4 with bose and it was the wrong antenna for my vehicle so I had to send it back. Again was disappointed I ordered from Crutchfield for the first time everything in a kit because I thought I could avoid being sent wrong items and the install would be smoother.

Pros:I got sent an antenna

Cons:It was the wrong antenna and you'd think it would have been the right one from such a reputable company.

Crutchfield responseon 8/16/2017We're sorry the antenna adapter didn't work for Skyler's vehicle. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days, and our Customer Support team set up a refund for Skylar.

Simple and it works

Not much to say about it. It's easy to hook up and adapts your stock antenna to an aftermarket head unit. If you're using the Crux harness to hook up your head unit, don't connect the turn-on lead to the "antenna turn on" lead on the Crux's harness. Use the antenna turn on lead (or the amp turn on lead) on the head unit's harness instead.

Will not fit 2006 A4 with Navigation

Bought this wire for 2006 A4 with Navigation, and it did not fit, even though Crutchfield online said it would fit. Highly dissapointed, ended up throwing wire away since to return it i would have to pay $10, so made no sense.

This thing is big

Needed this when hooking up a new head unit to a 2000 VW Golf. It appears to be working fine, though it is a pretty big piece of kit for the small job it has to do, and was difficult to squeeze back into the tiny space behind the head unit.

Incredibly fast delivery and perfect fit

I was working on putting my daughters aftermarket car stereo and realized I needed an adapter for the antenna. Looked it up on Crutchfield and ordered. The item was shipped THAT DAY and arrived very quickly. I am extremely happy with the product and quick service.

Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter

Straight forward install with clear instructions. It is a little bulky to fit behind a radio, but it fit with a little coaxing. Reception is good (actually way better than with the stock radio, but I believe that has more to do with the stock radio having a weak tuner)

Pros:Simple install: one wire and two plug-in connectors

Cons:It's a little bulky for something that gets installed behind a car radio.

Does it's job

Does exactly what it needs to do. Only this I would change is to make it a either a bit shorter or not as stiff because it was a bit difficult to stuff it into the small space available for all the wires behind the receiver.

Pros:Does exactly what it needs to do and makes install of a new receiver easier.

Cons:Its a bit difficult to fit into the small area with the rest of the wires behind the receiver due to its length.

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Long adapter

This addaptor works fine but I am having an issue getting AM now? My old radio (manufactor) received AM great. I am wondering if it is because of the addaptor I had to use on my VW? This also adds a bit of material to fit behind the stereo.

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Crutchfield responseon 10/28/2013We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Easy solution to antenna

An easy solution to the add-on radio in a VW, the installer had cut and spliced the antenna wire in the previous installation and not said anything about these being available.. This was the fix when installed in the new VW. It fits and is easy to install.

Antenna Adapter

This product works for what it says it does. The installation was fairly easy in a 2000 VW Beetle with a JVC ARSENAL KD-AHD79. I wish there was more space in the dash, but that wasn't a big deal.
Something you should know if you're adding a deck to a Beetle--I attached this to the amp kick-on wire.

Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter

Works as advertised but had to contact Technical support as the installation instructions did not address what to do with the additional wire. Tech support was very responsive and answered the questions quickly and accuratly.

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Worst ever from Crutchfield

No one from Crutchfield has a clue. Worst installation ever. The adapters are so bulky and the space in the dash is small. Sorry Bill Crutchfield, but your brand is slipping.
Please pull this item as it is a bust.

Pros:None

Cons:Bulky. Wont fit without sawing up the inside panels. There is no way anyone at Crutchfield has ever tried to install this.

Perfect

A must have. The length is ideal as are the connectors. Everything fits perfect
and is soft enough to be bent without crushing or kinking. I didn't need the
12v connection so it got wrapped in electrical tape to be safe.

A6 antenna adapter amp

Adapter worked great once I wired the blue wire to a 12v source. The radio went from
picking up one station bearly to receiving the weakest station clearly in HD. A must have
if your VW/Audi has a Bose or Synphany factory radio.

Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter

Installed this with the addition of a Alpine CDE-103BT. Couldn't get AM reception with my previous Alpine head unit and after I installed the new radio with this harness(running the power antenna wire to it since I don't have a power antenna on my car), got better FM reception and got AM reception that I never had. Thanks Crutchfield!!

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Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter

This is required to change from the factory installed stereo to an aftermarket, only if you want to listen to the radio. Adapts the factory antenna lead to the universal that the aftermarket stereos use.

You need this no matter what.

This is a must have for most Audi and VW applications. it works perfectly with my 99 Passat estate. Contrary to some other reviews, the instruction do tell you what to do with the blue wire: nothing. The wire is for a specific application to a 2003 audi or something. I didn't need it so I just wrapped it around the other cable and put a little electrical tape over it to keep it out of the way, problem solved.

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No tuner without it!

Works perfectly and couldn't be any easier to install in an '02 VW Jetta. People complaining about the blue wire need to remember this is for several different makes of vehicles. If your vehicle antenna doesn't need voltage then there won't be a wire, I thought that was pretty self-explanatory. There is also no reason to strip and solder(?) the wire if you don't need it, leave the wire alone - it receives voltage it doesn't send voltage out! Oh, yeah, it's FREE with stereo purchase from Crutchfield.

Antenna Injector

I could not get any stations (AM or FM) without this item. Now, I get all stations even my garage! The difference is like night &amp; day. Great value, and fast shipping. Thank you Crutchfield!

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Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter

Joe from Illinois on 11/21/2007

Works as described, but instructions didn't mention that the connector on the end of the blue 12V wire is basically useless. Plan on cutting it off and stripping the end, then crimping or soldering the wire.

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Customer Q&A

Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

Came With Kit Needed For installation[ Christopher Jul 31, 2017 ]

required part[ Ryan C. Jul 28, 2017 ]

Ability to listen to the radio might be nice...[ Justin Jul 27, 2017 ]

I bought this antenna adapter because I need this specific adapter to work with the double din touch screen radio to my 2006 Audi A4. I've heard great things about these products![ Austin May 20, 2017 ]

included in the installation kit :)
[ Troy May 17, 2017 ]

It was recommended (and included at no cost) for my vehicle.[ Lary May 03, 2017 ]

Clean connect[ WILLIAM Apr 04, 2017 ]

Needed to have a proper install on a 98 Audi A4[ TUCKER Apr 02, 2017 ]

Required[ Scott Apr 01, 2017 ]

need this to install radio[ Joseph Mar 31, 2017 ]

I'll take it![ Damion Mar 29, 2017 ]

For the dodge[ Michael Mar 09, 2017 ]

Cause you need it ! lol[ robert Feb 18, 2017 ]

included in kit[ Bryan Feb 05, 2017 ]

It was free with purchase and want to make sure I can hook up my antenna.[ NICHOLAS TROY Jan 20, 2017 ]

Those pesky antennas. Without a connection my Cabrio would have no HD.[ Freddy Jan 20, 2017 ]

A friend told me of crutchfield and they added everything to my order needed to install my daughters stereo, at way below the cost I expected![ Steven Jan 02, 2017 ]

Recommended[ Logan Dec 30, 2016 ]

My girlfriend has a 2002 Audi all road and she might want the radio at some point[ Jeffrey Dec 13, 2016 ]

This part was recommended by the website as something I would need specifically for my vehicle to install an aftermarket radio. It was only $10 and I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.[ Wade Jun 05, 2016 ]

I did a lot of research and it appears to be the perfect solution for installing an aftermarket HU with the factory antenna connection that came with a 2001 VW passat[ Zackary May 24, 2016 ]

Bought this because it was listed as an accessory and I didn't want to get into the installation job only to find I didn't have the right components to complete it.[ JOHN A May 18, 2016 ]

very good product[ Larry May 16, 2016 ]

Needed for vehicle[ Eric E. May 04, 2016 ]

just in case...[ james May 03, 2016 ]

It was included in the free installation kit.[ Ronald Apr 24, 2016 ]

No hassle installation for new unit.[ Richard Apr 20, 2016 ]

part of the accessories kit[ Mark Apr 17, 2016 ]

Need for Factory harness[ Michael Apr 08, 2016 ]

It's always a better choice when you don't have to cut any of the factory wiring.[ CAS Apr 05, 2016 ]

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through wiring connections. It will be specific to our vehicle. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.[ Kenny Dec 28, 2015 ] Staff